Law Clerk

Royal Bank of Canada>; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The RBC Law Group is seeking a dynamic Law Clerk to join their Canadian Retail & Commercial Lending, Private Banking Team. This role involves assisting in loan matters, streamlining legal workflows, and providing operational support within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm or financial institution and be bilingual in English and French, enhancing their ability to deliver effective legal solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards, including bonuses and benefits

Leadership support for your development

Challenging and meaningful work in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or financial institution.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing questions related to loan and secured lending matters.
• Act as a coordinator for law branch escalations and streamline legal workflows.
• Gather missing documents and information.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Detail-Oriented

Document Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Practices

Contract Review

Tools

MS Office Suite

T360

iManage

Job description

The RBC Law Group, Canadian Retail & Commercial Lending, Private Banking Team, is seeking a dynamic Law Clerk to:

• Assist in reviewing questions related to loan and secured lending matters, including priority agreements and payout letters, following standardized processes;
• Proactively refer business partners to Law Branch Escalations (LBE) tools and templates for issues already addressed by existing resources;
• Collect missing information and documents to assess loan or secured lending inquiries and efficiently allocate matters to the appropriate lawyer;
• Identify recurring trends and contribute to developing self-help tools and templates for more routine legal matters;
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss and streamline legal advice processes.

Additionally, the role involves:

• Acting as a coordinator for law branch escalations, reviewing and evaluating incoming inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate legal teams;
• Streamlining legal workflows within Law Group, focusing on operational efficiency, innovation, and professionalism;
• Ensuring early identification, accurate classification, and efficient assignment of legal matters.

This position offers an opportunity to join a proactive team known for innovative legal problem-solving.

What will you do?

• Support the Canadian Retail & Commercial Lending, Private Banking Team by:

Responding to simpler legal lending issues escalated to LBE, guiding business partners to existing resources, and resolving routine matters without lawyer intervention;

• Gather missing documents and information;
• Develop additional self-help tools and templates;
• Prioritize requests based on urgency, risk, and impact;
• Manage day-to-day operations of LBE, acting as the first point of contact;
• Participate in team meetings;
• Track inquiries and prepare reports for senior management;
• Handle litigation-related service of process;
• Provide administrative support as needed.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or financial institution;
• Bilingual in English and French;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Good judgment and prioritization skills;
• Strong service orientation and goal-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-have

• Proficiency in written French;
• Experience with T360 and iManage software;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently under deadlines;
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a progressive team committed to growth and community impact;
• Comprehensive rewards, including bonuses and benefits;
• Leadership support for your development;
• Challenging and meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

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Job Skills

Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Practices, Contract Review

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST, TORONTO, CANADA

Work hours: 37.5/week

Employment Type: Full-time

Posted Date: 2025-06-10

Application Deadline: 2025-07-31

Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day before the deadline.

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